Originally from Knoxville, TN, Joe enjoys living and working in the southeastern United States. His interests include playing golf, sports, and gardening.
Upon completing his undergraduate degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, Joe worked with a gastroenterologist to help research and develop a new treatment for esophageal cancer. This led to his interest in GI medicine, and he completed the Physician Assistant Program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.